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Small Group Paddleboard Tour to the Benagil Cave with 4K Photos

5.0 (63 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation
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Small Group Paddleboard Tour to the Benagil Cave with 4K Photos

About this activity

Begin at Carvalho's Hidden Gem: Your journey begins at the breathtaking and secluded Carvalho's Beach, enveloped by limestone cliffs and accessible through a historic tunnel

Expertly Guided Paddle Board Adventure: Our experienced guides, EGAS, CAIO or FRANCISCO, ensuring safety and excitement as you explore the most breathtaking caves, sinkholes, and natural formations along the Algarve coastline.

Intimate Group Experience: Join our small group tours, capped at 12 participants, for a personalized adventure

Escape the Crowds: Experience the tranquility of Carvalho's Beach, just 5 minutes away from the bustling Benagil Beach

Complimentary 4K Photo Memories: Capture your memories in stunning detail with complimentary 4K photos taken at Portugal's famed Benagil cave through out the tour

Visit all the Landmarks of the region, Carvalho's beach, Benagil beach, Benagil cave, Marinha beach and many more hidden caves

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 12 people
People per booking
1–12
Guide
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by
Benagil Kayak & SUP Tours Brotherootz

Ages: Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Stop at the Cave
  • Included: insurance
  • Included: 4K Photos
  • Included: wetsuits if cold
  • Included: Paddle board, Paddles and lifevest
  • Included: Dry Bags for essential equipment
  • Included: Guide

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Carvalho Beach

    20 min

    We start of at the calm and secluded Carvalho beach where we'll do a briefing on safety & instructions.

    To access the beach we go Down a ancient Carved Tunnel in the Rock.

    Here we can see the Rock tower off carvalho's waters and it's bending limestone walls

  2. Praia De Benagil

    Passing by

    After getting out of Carvalho's we visit some hidden Caves along the way, and after that we reach the buzzling Benagil beach where we can observe the village fishing historic past.

  3. Stop 3

    30 min

    Then, just right after the Benagil beach, we reach the famous Benagil Cave, where we'll stop to take some beautiful photos at the famous "sinkhole" with historic, geologic and Ecological insights on the region of Algarve.

    After the guides explanations, you can explore the cave by yourself, or follow the guide to some cool hidden fossils.

    After 30 min ir so, we continue our adventure, and get out of the cave with the guide's assistance

  4. Praia da Marinha

    30 min

    After getting out of the Benagil Cave, we paddle along towards Marinha beach, and in the way, we enter and visit more hidden caves and "Sinkholes"

    When we get to Marinha Beach , We pass underneath the famous Arches of Marinha, and stop for Great photos

    Then we paddle direction Carvalho's Beach

  5. Stop 5

    10 min

    If we still have time, depending on the group, we go for a visit at the "Island of the smuggler". Here we enter a gigantic tunnel inside this rock formation, and we observe 2 beautiful holes in the ceiling, wich we call the "the blue eyes"

    photos will be taken

  6. Farol de Alfanzina/Alfanzina lighthouse

    Passing by

    After getting out of the Tunnel of "Island of the Smuggler" we can observe the lighthouse in all its glory. And then we head back to the beach wich is just 5 minutes away from this point.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

    • Find our guide near the big Colored Fiat Ducato van in the parking lot of Carvalho's Beach
    • The guide Will be wearing a White Company's Shirt
    • Use Goole Maps as it's more accurate

End point

    • Find our guide near the big Colored Fiat Ducato van in the parking lot of Carvalho's Beach
    • The guide Will be wearing a White Company's Shirt
    • Use Goole Maps as it's more accurate

Using your ticket

  • Find us at the parking lot of Carvalho's Beach
  • Meet us 30 min before your actual booking time
  • We are near the Colorful fiat ducato van, with a brotherootz shirt
  • Bring a towel to dry at the end of the tour in case you want to dip in one of the stops

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

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